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WOW is committed to creating an international network of people who share the vision of bringing books and children together, thereby opening windows on the world. We encourage thoughtful dialogue around international literature so that children can reflect on their own cultural experience and connect to the experience of others across the globe.

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email: wow@email.arizona.edu
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The Discovery Of Dragons: New Research Revealed

Published: 2007, Abrams Books for Young Readers
Tags: Dragon
Categories: AustraliaAustralia, FantasyAustralia, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Australia, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Picture Book

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The Illusion of the Epoch

Published: 1955, Cohen and West
Tags: History, resourcefulness, support, understanding
Categories: England (UK)England (UK), NonfictionEngland (UK), Nonfiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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In the Heart of the Village: The World of the Indian Banyan Tree

Published: 1996, Sierra Club Books for Children
Tags: Community, Trees
Categories: AsiaAsia, Folklore and Fairy TalesAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, IndiaAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, India, Picture BookAsia, Folklore and Fairy Tales, India, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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Into The Valley

Published: 1992, Philomel
Tags: Apartheid, social issues, War
Categories: Realistic FictionRealistic Fiction, South AfricaRealistic Fiction, South Africa, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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No Tigers In Africa

Published: 1992, Dutton Juvenile
Tags: Depression and mental illness, Family and social issues, Prejudice and racism
Categories: Historical FictionHistorical Fiction, South AfricaHistorical Fiction, South Africa, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Crocodile Burning

Published: 1992, Lodestar Books
Tags: Theater, Travel
Categories: AfricaAfrica, Realistic FictionAfrica, Realistic Fiction, South AfricaAfrica, Realistic Fiction, South Africa, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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The Genuine Half-Moon Kid: 9

Published: 1994, Dutton Juvenile
Tags: Child abuse, Greed, Mystery, Redemption
Categories: AfricaAfrica, Realistic FictionAfrica, Realistic Fiction, South AfricaAfrica, Realistic Fiction, South Africa, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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Song of Be

Published: 1993, Henry Holth & Co (J)
Tags: desert, Love, political situation
Categories: AfricaAfrica, Intermediate (ages 9-14)Africa, Intermediate (ages 9-14), NamibiaAfrica, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Namibia, Realistic Fiction

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Ali and the Golden Eagle

Published: 1993, Greenwillow
Tags: Birds, Friendship
Categories: Intermediate (ages 9-14)Intermediate (ages 9-14), Middle EastIntermediate (ages 9-14), Middle East, Realistic FictionIntermediate (ages 9-14), Middle East, Realistic Fiction, Saudi Arabia

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Against the Storm

Published: 1992, Little Brown & Co (Juv)
Tags: Courage, Hardship, Identity, new life, Orphans, Poverty, resilience, Survival
Categories: Middle EastMiddle East, Realistic FictionMiddle East, Realistic Fiction, TurkeyMiddle East, Realistic Fiction, Turkey, Young Adult (ages 14-18)

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